Trump waives new Russia sanctions days before they take effect
AI-generated briefing · First published
President Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions Congress passed last month, citing national interests. The move drew bipartisan criticism.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sanctions, restrictions and tariffs on Russia that were due to take effect on Sunday under legislation he signed last month. Trump said the waiver was in the US national interest. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]
The Lindsey Graham Act targeted Russian officials, banks and the shadow fleet, and allowed tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas. Trump’s decision came a week after he agreed to buy Russian diesel to lower energy prices. [2] [3] [4]
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